US launches new strikes on Iran as ceasefire falters

On July 9, 2026, the United States carried out fresh airstrikes on five Iranian provinces, killing 14 people and injuring 78, according to Iran's Health Ministry. The strikes were the latest in a series of exchanges between the two countries, following earlier rounds of attacks. US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the operation, and President Trump described the strikes as "retribution," warning that further attacks could be "much worse."